Summary Of Electronic Communication: Modes Of Electronic Communication

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INTERACTIVE COMMUNICATION

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1. A. Summary of an Interaction: I: Hey there! Claire: Hey too I: Am on my way to the school library to do some assignment and I want to use your book, give it to me. Claire: My book? Forget it, go and learn some etiquette first. I don’t just give out books to anyone. I: Its ok, I don’t think it would have helped me that much. Sorry anyway. Claire: Keep the sorry to yourself and next time learn how to borrow. I: Ok.

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o The sender didn’t express the message clearly; as he didn’t specify the type of the book he wanted to borrow, he also commanded as if the book was his.

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o He used face

2. Electronic communication: is the transmission of data or information using advanced techniques such as voice mail, electronic mail, teleconferences, video cassettes, radios, private television networks, computer, modems and machines. (L. C. Bovee, 2013)

A. Modes of electronic Communication.( Keth Evanets, 2013) o Email: It provides a channel of exchanging messages. One user have to generate a message, addresses the message to recipient, sends it and waits for the recipient’s reply. Its nature makes it suitable to the users who do not want to become involved in a lengthy conversation. o Video: It serves as a more interactive medium. By capturing series of photos, building them with sound and transmitting them over the internet to a remote user. Webcams allows users to communicate via a video chat. o Text Message: It allows one to send an electronic communication of about 160 characters to another SMS-enabled device like Mobile phone. o Instant Messages: It connects users through a central server that instantly delivers the electronic communication. Both the sender and receiver must all be logged in to start an instant message

Allows users to share aspects of your life and then follow up on the comments from friends other website users. o Audio: Audio includes radios, television, mobile phones, and internet. A telephone is a device that converts sounds into electrical impulses and sends them over copper wires of a remote unit which converts them back into sounds.

B. Advantages of using Electronic Communication: (Mchedi Khan, 2013) o Speed of transmission: One requires few seconds to communicate through electronic media as it supports quick transmission. o Wide coverage: It has made the World a global village thus making communication within the globe effective. o Exchange of feedback: It makes communication perfect by allowing instant exchange between participants. o Managing global operations: Managers can easily control operations across the globe because of advancement of electronic communication. o Low cost: Saves money and time as instant message and text SMS is cheaper compared to the traditional letter.

C. Disadvantages and pitfalls of Electronic Communication :( Mchedi Khan, 2013) o High cost of development: It requires huge investments for infrastructural development. Frequent change in technology also demands for further